LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its reservations over the Narendra Modi Stadium as a venue for its matches in the upcoming World Cup 2023.
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi has conveyed to ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Allardice that Pakistan would not play in Ahmedabad unless it is the final game. As per media reports, the PCB Chairman has clearly stated to the ICC bosses that Pakistan would prefer not to play in Ahmedabad, except for a knockout game like the final.
The source added Sethi has requested the ICC to schedule cricket matches in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata if the cricket team receives clearance from the Pakistani government.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its desire to schedule the highly anticipated cricket match between Pakistan and India at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
To address the concerns and seek assurance from Pakistan regarding their participation in the upcoming World Cup, the ICC heads recently travelled to Lahore.
Upon their return, they declared Pakistan a peaceful country for sports and expressed satisfaction with its capability to host the upcoming Champions Trophy in 2025.
Last month, it was reported that Pakistan is likely to face India in the much-anticipated encounter of the World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 15.
It was reported that Bangladesh and Pakistan could play most of their matches in Chennai, Guwahati, Bengaluru and Kolkata, with each team playing nine matches.
